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Hidden Forces

Demetri Kofinas
United States
China
Artificial Intelligence
Iran
Inflation
Donald Trump
Russia
Israel
Monetary Policy
Federal Reserve
NATO
Fiscal Policy
Investment Strategies
Trump Administration
U.S. Foreign Policy
Industrial Policy
Political Economy
Geopolitics
U.S. Dollar
Social Media

Get the edge with Hidden Forces where media entrepreneur and financial analyst Demetri Kofinas gives you access to the people and ideas that matter, so you can build financial security and always stay ahead of the curve.

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In Episode 506 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Robert Armstrong, US financial commentator at the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter, about the scale and structure of the AI investment boom, the growing political and ... more

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In Episode 505 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with venture capitalist, former Wall Street equity research analyst, and independent market and technology researcher Paul Kedrosky about why the AI investment boom is unlike any previous Capex... more

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Episode 504 of Hidden Forces is the thirteenth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and co-host Grant Williams speak with Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, global chief economist at Boston Consulting Group and co-author of... more

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In Episode 503 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Ali Vaez, deputy program director for the Middle East and North Africa at the Crisis Group and a closely watched analyst of Iran's foreign and nuclear policy, about where the war between I... more

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Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
Global chief economist at Boston Consulting Group and co-author of The Kids Are Alright.
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Why Younger Generations Are Convinced They Are Falling Behind | Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
Ali Vaez
Deputy program director for the Middle East and North Africa and analyst of Iran's foreign and nuclear policy
Crisis Group
Episode: Are We Verging on Another Escalation in the Middle East? | Ali Vaez
Jim Bianco
Founder of Bianco Research and Bianco Advisors
Bianco Research / Bianco Advisors
Episode: Is It Time to Start Buying Bonds? | Jim Bianco
Rana Faroohar
Author of Sea Change: America's New Great Game in the Arctic Circle
Publications/Book author
Episode: How Melting Ice Is Redrawing the Global Order | Rana Foroohar
Logan Wright
Director of China Macro and Financial Sector Research at the Rhodium Group; author of Broken China
Rhodium Group
Episode: Why the China Threat Is Overblown | Logan Wright
Inigo Fraser Jenkins
Chief Investment Strategist at AllianceBernstein
AllianceBernstein
Episode: How to Invest for A Hundred Years | Inigo Fraser Jenkins
John Borthwick
Founder & CEO of Betaworks
Betaworks
Episode: Will AI Really Kill Us All? | Harper Reed & John Borthwick
Harper Reed
Entrepreneur, AI lab founder; former CTO for Barack Obama 2012 campaign
AI lab (Chicago)
Episode: Will AI Really Kill Us All? | Harper Reed & John Borthwick
Marieke Flament
Co-author of Currency of Power and guest on Currency of Power discussions
Currency of Power (newsletter)
Episode: The Great Financial Reset Has Begun | Marieke Flament & Nicolas Colin

Host

Demetri Kofinas
Host of Hidden Forces

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • AI arrogance

    Dean Ball's interview contained so many "likes" that if was almost unlistenable.

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    Workforce Consultant
    United States4 months ago
  • Great topics. But mouth the sounds of some guests…

    Enjoy the topics covered by Hidden Forces. Great host too. But, if you have misophonia, just beware that because the microphone/audio is so clear, you will hear if a guest is a lip-smacker, or sounds “wet mouthed,” or breathes loudly. I couldn’t get through the surveillance state topic because the mics picked up the guest’s wet smacks a little too clearly. I wish these sounds could be edited out or mitigated somehow. Thankful a transcript is provided!

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    4
    Arcee in WA
    United States5 months ago
  • SMP

    So much propaganda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    InHouTX
    United States7 months ago
  • Demetri is a great host

    Especially when by being open minded he exposes “intellectual-yet-idiots” like Bruno Macaes. Overall, be brings a fascinating array of thinkers on and that makes for a lively show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Certaminis Princeps
    United States8 months ago
  • Finally, my delayed thank you!

    I’ve been listening to Demetri Kofinas for so long and being thinking of writing a five star review for a lot as well. Unfortunately, I couldn’t do it due to my choice of podcast. With iPad I can finally finish this.

    I appreciate all the talks and books and lately the newsletters. I need to work out my payment method so that I can pay some fees. You know I am cut off from the rest of the world.

    Thank You Thank you Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Notallwhowanderislost
    United States10 months ago

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Consistently valuable for those seeking macroeconomic and geopolitical analysis.
High-quality discussions, but some listeners note audio or pacing issues.
Host engages deeply but may interrupt guests at times, per listener feedback.
Thoughtful, rigorous interviews with deep guests.

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Are We Verging on Another Escalation in the Middle East? | Ali Vaez
Q: What effect has this war had on Iran, its economy, its society?
Vaez says the war has altered internal political dynamics, rallied some support around the regime, and worsened economic conditions, including inflation, unemployment, and currency depreciation.
Are We Verging on Another Escalation in the Middle East? | Ali Vaez
Q: What is the state of the war at this moment?
Vaez describes a stalemate between Iran and the United States alongside an expanding Yemen conflict that may develop independently of their confrontation.
Why Younger Generations Are Convinced They Are Falling Behind | Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
Q: What about relative incomes across the generational cohort? So have you looked to see if there's more disparity between Gen Z within the demographic of Gen Z and within the demographic of millennials?
He says there are no direct inequality data by generation, but wage gains at the bottom of the distribution provide no evidence that income inequality among younger generations is greater. He also notes that younger people have generally not yet received inheritances, a major source of wealth inequality.
Why Younger Generations Are Convinced They Are Falling Behind | Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
Q: What explains the gap between perceptions and reality in your view, and what is the most convincing evidence that there is, in fact, a gap to begin with?
Carlsson-Szlezak says income and balance-sheet comparisons at equivalent ages show Gen Z and Millennials ahead of earlier generations. He points to social media and inflated expectations as reasons perceptions can diverge from those data.
Is It Time to Start Buying Bonds? | Jim Bianco
Q: ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT AND AI: how do you think AI adoption will affect entry-level jobs versus higher-skill roles, and what should investors watch for in the labor market?
Data suggests early AI adoption is real but not yet transformative at scale for entry-level roles; the impact will likely come from higher-value tasks and automation of repetitive duties, with potential displacements at higher levels as AI agents take over more complex processes.

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What is Hidden Forces about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners likely engage with deep-dive conversations at the intersection of geopolitics, economics, technology, and policy. Episodes routinely feature serious reads on empire, global markets, AI governance, and strategic risk, often with guests who are academics, policy researchers, or industry critics. The show is probably appealing to listeners who enjoy rigorous analysis, long-form debate, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, with a distinctive focus on how power, information, and technology shape global outcomes. A notable strength is its ability to connect historical context to contemporary policy and market dynamics, offering a thoughtful, sometimes provocative lens on the forces shaping the world. Potential guests or s... more

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1. Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
2. Ali Vaez
3. Jim Bianco
4. Rana Faroohar
5. Logan Wright
6. Inigo Fraser Jenkins
7. John Borthwick
8. Harper Reed

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